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A devastating crash at a San Francisco bus stop over the weekend, caused by an elderly woman, resulted in the tragic loss of an entire family, including an orphaned baby, sparking widespread grief and calls for traffic safety reforms. An 18-year-old man, believed to be at fault, is currently hospitalized and facing criminal charges. The victims were identified as a 38-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, a 12-year-old girl, and a 12-year-old boy, in what has been referred to as the West Portal massacre. The community's sorrow deepened with the news that the youngest victim, initially the sole survivor, later succumbed to injuries. The incident has prompted a memorial and a strong reaction from the SFMTA board of directors, as well as from local officials and residents demanding improvements in traffic safety measures, including the implementation of traffic signals, stop signs, streetlights, and clearer pedestrian markers. Supervisor Ahsha Safai and mayoral candidate Mark Farrell expressed frustration over the slow response to safety concerns and the city's Vision Zero 2024 failure. Mayor London Breed emphasized the city's commitment to ensuring safe mobility for all. The family, identified as Diego, Matilde, Joaquim, and Cauê, was remembered for their love and legacy, with the youngest's organs being donated.